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Hampshire

618 schools · 423 primary · 67 secondary · 66 open teaching jobs

618
Schools
197,232
Pupils
10,064
Teachers (FTE)
66
Open jobs

Hampshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 618 schools — 423 primary, 67 secondary, educating around 197,232 pupils. The median teacher salary across Hampshire's state-funded schools is £44,870 (2024-25). There are currently 66 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Hampshire.

Hampshire at a glance

Local authority
Hampshire
Nation
England
Total schools
618
Primary schools
423
Secondary schools
67
Pupils (state-funded)
197,232
Teachers (FTE)
10,064
Pupil–teacher ratio
18.7 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£44,870
Spend per pupil
£7,515
Open teaching jobs
66

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — Hampshire

615 schools in Hampshire plotted by location.

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Teaching in Hampshire

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£44,870
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
18.7
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
10,064
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in Hampshire

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£7,515
per pupil (all phases)
£6,645
per primary pupil
£8,076
per secondary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in Hampshire

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Hampshire.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Hampshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in Hampshire

View all 618 schools in Hampshire

Teaching jobs in Hampshire

View 66 open teaching jobs in Hampshire

Hampshire: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Hampshire?

Hampshire has 618 schools, including 423 primary and 67 secondary schools, educating around 197,232 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).

What is the average teacher salary in Hampshire?

The median teacher salary across Hampshire's state-funded schools is £44,870 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.7, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Hampshire?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Hampshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Hampshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Hampshire?

Apply through Hampshire's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Hampshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Hampshire?

Yes — there are currently 66 open teaching vacancies in Hampshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.